Bangboos are adorable creatures, so I’m thrilled they can be sidekicks in battle. Let me explain how to get and use Bangboos, their abilities, a tier list, and much more in our Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) Bangboo guide.
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How to get Bangboo in Zenless Zone Zero
Let me explainhow to get Bangboobefore we dive into a heated debate on which is the best.
As you progress through the main story, you’ll eventually be told to visit Enzo on Sixth Street. This event will happen shortly after the playable tutorial about Hollow Zero. You can visit Enzo anytime by selecting theRemodeling Shop from the Fast Travel menu.
You’ll be given your first Bangboo for free (the glorious “Bagboo”), whilethe rest can be obtained from the Signal Search.
You can also target specific S-Rank Bangboo’s by pressing the button in the right corner (pictured above). As withevery other Signal Search,you’re not guaranteed to get the Bangboo you want,but it improves your chances.
Instead of Tapes, which you may get withResidual and Fading Signals, you canuse Boopons to get Bangboos.
Boopons can beobtained from a few sources(pictured above), so there’s no need to spend premium currency on them.
How to use Bangboo in Zenless Zone Zero
you may do several things with Bangboo, so let’s start withhow to use them in battle.
Once you have your first Bangboo, you can add them to your party when selecting your Agents for any commission. Sadly,you can’t take direct control of your Bangboo, but they will wander around in combat and attack enemies.
Some Bangboo’s can also be used in Chain attacks, provided their requirements are met.
How to view, upgrade, and optimize your Bangboos
You can upgrade Bangboos much like you would with Agents, butyou must be in the Remodeling Shopto do so. Select the Bangboo you wish to upgrade from the list at the bottom. Once selected, you can increase your Bangboo’s level (System Optimization). You can also increase your Bangboo’s rank if you receive duplicates.
Oddly enough, you can see every Bangboo in the Remodelling shop, including ones you don’t own.Your Bangboo’s are colored inand are all on the left of the list.
All Bangboo’s and abilities listed
At the time of writing, there are 20 Bangboo in Zenless Zone Zero,8 S-Rank, and 12 A-Rank. As we can target-farm S-Ranks, we can pull for specific desired abilities. If you need help deciding which Bangboo to focus on, here are the skills for every S-Rank:
Bangboo S-Rank Tier List
As you may see from the abilities above, Bangboo’s aren’t created equally. As with any ranked list, take this with a grain of salt, asthe game is new, and we’ve not discovered everything.
Some Bangboo’s are powerful but have niche applications. For example,I’m rocking Bangvolverbecause Billy is my favorite Agent, and their abilities synergize nicely. Bangvolver is excellent for my team but utterly useless on a team that doesn’t utilize Physical Damage.
Bangboo Tier List explained
We’ll update this guide if testing reveals wildly different results.
I’ve placed Sharkboo at the top, asEllen is an Ice Agentand arguably the best DPS unit in the game. I’ve also ranked Butler as S-Tier becauseevery team will benefit from the Energy Boost.
All A-tier Bangboo’s are viable butrequire a specific team to work with. If your team leans into a particular type of damage, the matching Bangboo will provide welcome gains.
The only Bangboo I’m unsure about is Safety. A 20% damage boost sounds insignificant compared to Amilion, for example, which does 45%. Safety can be given a 40% damage boost, but only if your opponents are afflicted with specific debuffs. I’m not sold on the ability descriptions, but I can’t say for sure without thorough testing.
If you’re still getting to grips with the lingo in ZZZ, make sure youswat up on the currencies first. The terminology may be overwhelming at first, but you’ll get the hang of it if you keep playing.
Anthony Yates
Anthony is a freelance writer for PC Invasion and has worked in the industry for four years. He’s furiously competitive and is always looking for the next big multiplayer hit. Anthony thrives in high-stakes games like Escape From Tarkov and Sea of Thieves. He is also passionate about speedrunning and always looks forward to the next GDQ and ESA events. When he’s not grinding leaderboards, Anthony enjoys visiting Arcades, retro gaming, and horror movies.
